Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend

JUL
18-19
2026
Run under the stars in Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at scenic Colorado Bend State Park, featuring cliffs, caves, springs and waterfalls. Choose distances from 5K to 60K plus youth, ruck and virtual options for all levels.
18-19 Jul 2026
60 kilometers 30 kilometers 20 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend takes place on July 18-19, 2026 in Bend, Texas. The event is held at Colorado Bend State Park, located at 1201 Colorado Park Road, Bend, TX 76824. Organizers list this as the third event in the 2026 Capt'n Karl's Night Trail Run Series. The park features cliffs, canyon lands, limestone caves, natural springs, and waterfalls. The race page notes a June 25 deadline to qualify for a race shirt.

Race options and entry

The event offers multiple trail distances and formats:

  • 60K
  • 30K
  • 20K
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (open to ages 1-12)
  • Virtual Run with options for 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, and 60k
  • 10K Ruck

Virtual run registration opens July 13, 2026. Registration for the 10K Ruck is listed as ending November 23, 2025. Additional event information is available from the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

60 km
Colorado Bend 60k
30 km
Colorado Bend 30k
20 km
Colorado Bend 20k
10 km
Colorado Bend 10k Ruck
10 km
Colorado Bend 10k
5 km
Colorado Bend Virtual Run (5k/10k/20k/30k/60k)
5 km
Colorado Bend 5k
Colorado Bend Youth 1-Mile Trail Run (12 & Under)